Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Apartment Maintenance Technician | R&R Realty Group | West Des Moines, IA

Like fixing things? Get paid to do it at a top workplace.

If you’re the person friends call when something breaks, this job is for you. As a Maintenance Technician at one of our apartment communities, you’ll solve a different problem every day, help residents feel at home, and work alongside a team that has your back.

Who we are

R&R Realty Group has been building and managing commercial real estate in Des Moines for more than 40 years. Our portfolio includes over 11 million square feet of office, retail, multifamily, and warehouse space across Iowa and Nebraska, plus land for future growth. We’re a collaborative, locally rooted company that takes pride in our properties and in the people who care for them.

What you’ll do

• Keep the community in great shape by inspecting and maintaining common areas, exteriors, roofs, mechanical rooms, supply closets, and resident apartments, working with your Team Leader and Property Manager.
• Take care of residents with prompt, friendly service on work orders and repairs.
• Get apartments move-in ready by completing repairs and turns on vacant units.
• Handle winter like a pro by helping clear snow at assigned properties by 7:30 a.m. and keeping an eye on snow vendors.
• Keep the pool safe and inviting by earning and maintaining a pool operator certification
• Stay organized by documenting work orders within 24 hours, including a follow-up plan for longer jobs.
• Share on-call coverage for weekends and after hours on a rotating basis.
• Travel between properties as needed and follow Fair Housing and applicable Tax Credit requirements.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Availability for rotating weekend and after-hours on-call coverage
• A customer-first attitude and pride in doing the job right
• Basic maintenance experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person
• Bonus points for skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or appliance repair

Why you’ll love working at R&R

• Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off and paid holidays
• Plan for the future: 401(k) with company match
• Everyday savings: rent discounts and daycare partner discounts
• Wellness perks: access to R&R’s wellness facilities in the Des Moines area
• A culture that shows up: employee engagement and wellness committees that plan events, support learning, and give back to the communities we serve

Ready to apply?

Send us your current resume and a few sentences about why you’d be a great fit. Learn more about our team and projects on our careers page, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug test within 3 business days. R&R Realty Group is an equal opportunity employer.